Open-source web browser emphasizing speed, customization, and user privacy, built on Firefox with additional features and no data collection.
Waterfox is an open-source web browser that is based on Firefox but developed independently with a focus on power users, customization options, speed, and privacy. Unlike Firefox, Waterfox does not include any telemetry or data collection and strives to provide a lean and efficient browsing experience out of the box without sacrificing features.
As Waterfox is based on Firefox, it retains support for Firefox add-ons and customizations. However, Waterfox aims to include options power users may appreciate without requiring add-ons, such as the ability to customize the user interface, mouse gestures, advanced configuration options, and more.
In terms of speed and system resource usage, Waterfox utilizes optimizations like Intel Compiler and builds compiled specifically for the Windows operating system. The result is a browser that tends to perform better on benchmarks and uses slightly fewer system resources compared to Firefox.
When it comes to privacy, Waterfox does not include any telemetry, data collection, or reporting back to a central server. It also supports features like resisting browser fingerprinting. The developers of Waterfox aim to provide the powerful functionality of Firefox while maximizing user privacy.
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